Engineering Psychology: Human-Orientated Design and Sustainable Wellbeing
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 4303
Special Issue Editors
Interests: technology learning; HCI; activity theory; big data; knowledge management; web engineering; multimedia; artificial intelligence; information systems; service science; emotional intelligence; data science; health care; e-business; service science and innovation; mobile computing; cloud computing; neuroscience; social media; intelligent transport systems; Internet of Things; human-centered design; sustainability; educational and cognitive psychology; problem-based learning
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Interests: self-conscious emotions; shame; pedagogy; resilience; psycholinguistics
Interests: research methodology; data-driven decision making; social psychology; organizational behavior; leadership and accountability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
To design successful products, we need to switch from technology-centered design (wherein we focus on the technology and features that a product will provide) to people-centered design (where we focus on the needs and wants of our users). By focusing on the needs and aspirations of people, human-centered approaches can promote sustainable development.
The integration of psychology into human-centered design represents a profound synergy between our understanding of human behaviors and the creation of products, systems, and environments that cater to those behaviors. By incorporating principles from psychology, such as cognitive load theory, behavioral economics, and user experience research, designers can develop solutions that resonate with users, enhancing usability, satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. Currently, human-orientated design is experiencing a peak due to recent developments in artificial intelligence platforms capable of creating designs within seconds. Human-orientated design, also called human-centered design, has evolved from simply designing for people into encompassing a holistic approach to sustainable wellbeing. An integral aspect of this approach is the consideration of the long-term impact of a design not only on the immediate needs of individuals but also on their psychological, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. With the help of the principles of sustainability and environmental awareness, human-orientated design strives to create solutions that will assist in creating an environment that is healthier and more sustainable for individuals and for the planet.
This Special Issue explores human-centered design, which focuses on improving individual and social wellbeing and making our interactions with digital technology more meaningful, purposeful, and sustainable. In this Special Issue, we aim to achieve the following:
- demonstrate how human-orientated design can be achieved in conjunction with sustainable wellbeing;
- identify design solutions and approaches that are appropriate for achieving sustainable wellbeing;
- explore the association between human-centered design and pedagogy;
- explore the association between human-centered design and emotional wellbeing;
- emphasize psychological principles related to human-centered design.
Lastly, we also welcome contributions on topics including, but not limited to, the following: design by society, ergonomic and sustainable wellbeing, creative engineering and design thinking, the psychology of creativity, engineering psychology, user-experienced design, and the co-creation of value.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Lorna Uden
Dr. Jeremiah Sullins
Dr. Gregory S. Ching
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- human-orientated design
- human-centered design
- engineering psychology
- ergonomics
- user experiences
- human–computer interaction
- design thinking
- sustainable design
- inclusive design
- social impact
- quality of life
- sustainable living
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